Strack to be honored at Tuesday tribute

Published 9:03 am, Friday, February 9, 2018

Midlander Alice Strack, 86, will be honored at a Yes We Can! Tuesday Tribute at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 in the Creative 360 Gallery, 1517 Bayliss St.

Strack will inspire with stories of her joyful, creative life and art. Admission is $5. Call 989-837-1885 for reservations.

Strack and her twin, who is also creative, were raised near Chicago. She went to school in Wisconsin and came to Michigan to teach. When her children arrived, the itch to create remained, but it took different forms — sewing, finishing, making costumes, and skiing. Her golden years present unique challenges, guiding her creative “itch” in more limited modes, but still a part of living to explore.

Hosted by board member and former Director Carol Speltz, Tuesday Tributes offer an opportunity to hear from an array of fascinating octogenarians about their lives, their creative process, and their adventures. There will be lively conversation, tea, treats, and time for questions.

Future Tuesday Tributes include:

April 10: Gale Thompson, 85, Yes, We Can! Have What We Wish; April 17: Virginia Florey and Leona Seamster, Midland’s History, and May 8: Marcia Dilling, 81, Photographer & Chemist

Yes We Can! is designed to honor and celebrate artists, scholars, scientists and community leaders who are 80 and above from across the Great Lakes Bay Region in a way that respects their knowledge and taps into their legacy of creativity. For more information about each event, go to Creative 360’s website at becreative360.org or call 989-837-1885 to request a print brochure.

If you know of someone who is at least 80 who should be considered as part of future Yes We Can! programs, contact Creative 360 at 989-837-1885 or by email at creed@becreative360.org